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​The Cambridge Program (AICE),
. . . or the Advanced International Certificate of Education, is an internationally recognized program that emphasizes the value of broad and balanced study. It offers students the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of subjects that suit their specific passions and interests while developing the tools necessary to succeed in college-level classes. AICE classes are known for being flexible and allowing students to dive into a study of concepts they find interesting.
Students who attend schools that participate in the AICE program like Colonial High School have the option to take individual classes from the AICE program or put themselves on track to go through the full academic regime and earn the Cambridge Diploma. If a student were to go through the full course regime and meet certain qualifications, he or she will qualify for an AICE diploma, which is recognized as an advanced diploma at many universities across the country. A student may also be able to use certain AICE classes to qualify to opt-out of some introductory college classes during freshman year.

Earning our first diplomas in 2017, the AICE Program at Colonial High School has been in existence since 2013.  Currently we can boast over sixty Cambridge diplomas awarded since that time in an internationally competitive field.  Our early successes with the program in Orange County encouraged the expansion of this program in over five additional high schools in this county.

If you have any questions about our award winning Cambridge Program, please e-mail, the program coordinator, Sharon.Christensen-Jones@ocps.net or our assistant principal over magnet programs, Kimberly.Parsons@ocps.net


​Seniors -- Class of 2021 -- Apply for your transcript today (for your future tomorrow)  at the link above!

​Class of 2021: 
If you intend to get your Certificates (and your diploma) Mrs. Jones will need a stamped (with two stamps), self addressed large, manilla envelope so that she can send you your information when the scores become available in August.  You can leave the envelope in the front office over the summer and ask that it be placed in Mrs. Jones' mailbox in the mailroom.  Also, please e-mail her at the address below so that she can send you your log-in information.  You will then be able to access your scores in August.
Sharon.Christensen-Jones@ocps.net  for more information or to retrieve your log-in!

Colonial High School wishes the Class of 2021 Diploma Candidates much luck

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During the June 2020 exam cycle, Colonial High School had an 82% pass rate with respect to the Cambridge Diploma.  Not only is this the highest pass rate we have even recorded in the brief five year history of the program, but our graduates boast college acceptances from all over the country.  As we head into the April/May/June 2021 testing series, we wish all our candidates much luck in the final journey toward a coveted Cambridge diploma!  Please remember to e-mail Mrs. Jones with your e-mail address so that she can send you log-in information AND leave her a stamped, self-addressed envelope in the front office.

We congratulate the following scholars in the class of 2021 for their final efforts toward Cambridge diploma candidacy:

Victoria A          Chiara C             Jessica G                       Jenny N             Rayna S            Jessalynn B
Angelo A           Elizabeth D          Michael H                      Jelitza O             Andrew S         Christopher S
Christopher A    Colin D                Jesus J                          Giovanna P        Victoria S
                                                   Shaima A           Nazleen D           Jordan K                         Erick P              Mily S
                                                   Myzell A.            Kenneth D           Karlyana M.                     Melina Q           Jenny T    
​                                                   Noeli C               Arianna D           Gabriela M.                      Jonathan R        Khoa T
                                                   Natalia C            Lillian F               Abigail M.                        Jacob R             Alycia V
                                                   Julie C                Melissa G            Daniel M                         Jocelyn R           Abigail M
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Colonial High School offers students to accelerate in their studies through the following programs: 

AICE Program
The Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is a Diploma program administered and assessed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placements courses (AP) is a program administered and assessed by College Board. 

Dual Enrollment (DE)
Dual Enrollment courses allow students to take introductory college courses in high school for college credit.

                                                      Magnet 
                                                      Offered through Orange County Public Schools School Choice Department. Students must complete district application                                                         for all programs of interest.  Visit www.ocps.net to apply for a magnet program. The current window closes February 15.
Student Criteria
  • FSA Reading and Math EOC scores (or other standardized test scores including PERT) 
  • Favorable teacher recommendations (Math, Science and English)
  • A full review of academic, discipline and attendance history
  • Personal interview may be required
Benefits of Advanced Studies
  • Candidates who pass seven credits of AICE examinations are awarded the AICE Diploma directly by the University of Cambridge in addition to a CHS Diploma.
  • Candidates who earn the AICE Diploma and complete 100 hours of community service earn the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars Award. 
  • Candidates for both AICE and AP earn college credit for each exam passed.
  • The Cambridge curriculum and AP courses allow for flexible course selection in academics and electives.
  • Student can earn their AA degree while also fulfilling their high school requirements through our Dual Enrollment Program.



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Course of Study (Cambridge)
  • 9th and 10th grade candidates will generally take Pre-AICE courses
  • 11th and 12th grade candidates will take AICE courses and examinations
  • Credit by examination in both AP and AICE courses is available

Course of Study: Dual Enrollment (DE)
  • Student generally begin DE coursework during their Junior year.